The goal of brushing one's teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths—the oral microbiome—is often overlooked.

Natural and herbal toothpastes containing ingredients such as neem, clove, miswak or aloe vera have become increasingly ...

The goal of brushing one’s teeth is to have fresh breath and prevent cavities. But the effect of toothpaste on the complex ecosystem of bacteria in our mouths – the oral microbiome – is often ...

Back when my neighbor's kids were still toddlers, I used to babysit all the time, usually around bedtime. Their bedtime routine was no different than any other toddler's, but one thing that I did ...

Thanks for your great questions, Amelia. I’m a dentist, so I know a bit about how toothpaste works and what we used before it was invented. Toothpaste makes your mouth smell fresh and feel clean. If ...